Having fun for fun’s sake

Having fun for fun’s sake

When was the last time you did something fun? Not for anyone else, not because your friend needed a wing-women, or because there was an offer on at your favourite spa. When was the last time you did something totally fun, with no strings, just because you could and it...
What to do when you’re scared

What to do when you’re scared

I’ll let you in on a secret, I used to live my entire life in fear. Of course back then I called in anxiety. It was the ‘in’ word at the time. I was anxious about everything – work, chores, friends, boyfriends, family, food, even minor changes...
Is routine and consistency a good thing?

Is routine and consistency a good thing?

If you follow me on any kind of social media, you’ll know by now that last week I got a puppy. I’ve wanted one for a long time and chose carefully, then waited for months for the right breeder and the right litter. Patience isn’t my strongest trait,...
How to deal with control issues

How to deal with control issues

I don’t know about you, but I have a tendency to be a bit controlling when it comes to, well, life. I’m what I like to call a recovering control freak. I have control issues. That means that basically, I have less freak outs than I used to. This week...
Learning to let go

Learning to let go

It’s the hardest and the easiest thing in the world to do. ‘Just let it go.’ We get told over and over again (well, those of us who have a tendency to be just a tad neurotic about things) that our lives would be so much simpler if we could just let...